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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.26, 15,441.52 and 2,900.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.26, 15,441.52 and 2,900.28 is: 4,350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.26 : 15,441.52 = 2,900.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.26/15,441.52 = 2,900.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.26x = 15,441.52 × 2,900.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.26x = 44,784,731.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,784,731.63/10,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.03

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